In this episode of The Knock On, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast., Stephen Byrne and Chris Pimm talk to Carlow man and Leinster and Ireland prop Ed Byrne.

During the interview we chat about:

* Playing for Carlow underage with his twin brother Bryan and progressing up through the Leinster and Irish underage ranks.

* Carlow when they had Felipe Contepomi on their books during their heyday in the AIL.

* Playing for Leinster and the competition for places and the environment in the club.

* Being capped for Ireland and training under Andy Farrell and Paul O’Connell.

* This season's PRO 14 win and the Champions Cup semi-final loss to La Rochelle.

* The Lion's Tour and keeping in contact with his Carlow friends Tom Daly, Sean O’Brien, and more.